09/01/2024
GOVERNOR BELLO DISSOLVES STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, RETAINS SOME MEMBERS OF CABINET, AIDES, APPOINTS ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL, OTHERS
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, takes a decisive and strategic action on Monday, January 8, by dissolving the State Executive Council. This significant move serves as a recalibration of the governance trajectory and signifies the initiation of the comprehensive transition process as the 'New Direction Administration' gracefully concludes its tenure. Heads of agencies, parastatals and other appointees are also affected by the announcement.
While making the announcement at the end of the State Executive Council Meeting on Monday at the EXCO Hall of the governor’s office , governor Bello commends affected officials for exemplifying unparalleled commitment, diligence, and unwavering patriotism throughout their tenure.
The commendation bestowed upon the outgoing Executive Council members during the session on Monday echoes the governor's appreciation for their years of dedicated service to the state. Acknowledging their contributions, Governor Bello wishes them success in their future endeavors, a sentiment extended to all heads of agencies and other appointees whose roles are now concluded.
Government officials affected by this announcement are instructed to ensure a thorough and proper handover process, transferring all pertinent government documents, properties, and materials to the permanent secretary of their ministries or senior government officials stationed in their respective offices.
However, the governor retained the following members of the council and aides; the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Mrs Ayoade Folashade Arike, PhD, Rtd Navy Commodore Jerry Omodara, State Security Adviser, Hon Sunday Faleke, Deputy Chief of Staff, Alh Oricha Umaru Shaibu, Director-General, Government House Administration, Barr Mohammed Sanni Ibrahim, SAN, Attorney General and commissioner for Justice, Abubakar Bashir